25History walkHistory walkIn front of the main building, there is an enormous Japanese nutmeg tree that is one of the largest in the northern part of the prefecture. It is called “Magaya tree” by the locals. It is claimed to have been planted by hand by the priest Ko-ohn, who founded the 88 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Japanese nutmeg trees are tall, evergreen trees in the Taxaceae family that yield hard lumber that has been used to make dugout canoes and Buddhist statues since long ago. The tree stands 17.5 m tall and has a circumference of 3.8 m, and if the tree is as old as it is claimed to be then it is more than 200 years old. 170 Shibasaki, Abiko City By foot 26 minutes from Higashi-Abiko Station (2 km)Togenji Temple(Cultural Property by Chiba Prefecture）Formerly called Myoken Shrine and Kitaboshi Shrine, it became Shibasaki Shrine in 1880. Legend has it that both Yamatotakeru-no-Mikoto and Taira no Masakado prayed at this shrine for good fortune in war. There is a stone commemorating the Black Tortoise, which was a creature from Chinese mythology that ruled over the north as a god (it is in the shape of a tortoise). 737 Shibasaki, Abiko CityBy foot 10 minutes from Tennodai Station (700 m)Shibasaki ShrineThe Goma Fire Festival for Good Fortune is held on the fourth Sunday of October every year. Nenokami, the idol worshiped here, is considered to be especially beneficial for lower back ailments, and so metal sandals, which are a symbol of the feet and back, are dedicated as offerings within the grounds. 2-27-10 Kotobuki, Abiko CityBy foot 21 minutes from Abiko Station (1.7 km)Nenokami DaikokutenThe karashishi (portrait of lions) situated in front of the shrine archway along the pine tree-lined road to the temple features a portrait of lions with their children in tow, which is rare for those in this vicinity. As such, it is said to represent the virtues of being blessed with children and perpetuating one’s own family through descendants. 1218 Fusa, Abiko CityBy foot 11 minutes from Fusa Station (850 m)Takeuchi Shrine
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